In a major move towards the elimination of Hepatitis C in Guyana, the Ministry of Health, through the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) yesterday launched the National Hepatitis Guidelines and Laboratory Strategy.
These documents, developed in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organisation and the World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO), will enable Guyana to implement comprehensive screening, prevention, and treatment protocols to effectively combat Hepatitis C, a release from the Ministry of Health said.
The Laboratory Strategy is geared towards establishing a comprehensive and integrated medical laboratory system in Guyana that supports timely and quality healthcare.